HCAD 4420 - Ethics and Legal Issues

Institution:

King University

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Description:

This course examines the contemporary application of legal and ethical issues involved in the management and delivery of health care services. Topics covered include regulatory compliances contracts torts damages negligence risk management patient rights liability of hospital and staff for personal injury to patients medical records and disclosure of patient information informed consent ethical billing and coding practices medical staff credentialing and ethical issues in health care.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.king.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 968-1187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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